Chemistry: Chemistry of Life (track – joint degree UvA/VU)
In the two-year track Chemistry of Life of the Master's programme Chemistry, you will focus on aspects of chemistry related to living systems, such as the role of enzymes in organic chemistry, biomolecular simulations, and biotechnological approaches in industry. This is a joint degree programme between the UvA and VU.
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- 🧪Integrates chemical, biological and biochemical knowledge
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Chemistry of Life in Amsterdam
Broad curriculum with room for choice
The programme consists of one compulsory course, a constrained set of core courses, and free choice elective courses, as well as a research project and a literature study.
Chemistry related to living systems
Highly valued-perspective on the role of chemistry in life.
Practical experience
Practical experience and interaction with experts in the field.
Chemistry meets Biology
Integration of the study of chemistry and biology, although its core is still chemistry-focused. Courses cover how chemical knowledge can enrich biological studies.
Chemistry of Life will suit you, if you...
- Have a solid background in chemistry.
- Are eager to expand your knowledge and skills in the area of biochemistry.
- Want the advantages of a small-scale programme, where students and staff all know each other.
Track list
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Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Chemistry of Life is a track in the Master's programme Chemistry, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Chemistry
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- RIO code
- 65012
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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